Stop & Shop workers could go on strike Sunday

Wednesday

Feb 24, 2010 at 12:01 AMFeb 24, 2010 at 6:53 PM

QUINCY – Stop & Shop workers involved in contract talks are preparing to launch a comprehensive media campaign against the supermarket chain unless the negotiations end favorably, according to a source working with the union.

Stop & Shop workers involved in contract talks are preparing to launch a comprehensive media campaign against the supermarket chain unless the negotiations end favorably, according to a source working with the union.

The United Food and Commercial Workers union is considering spending $125,000 to $250,000 for advertising in television, radio, Internet and print outlets, according to the source, speaking on condition of anonymity.

UFCW Local 1445 Vice President Mark Govoni declined to comment when asked whether the group planned to bankroll the campaign.

He said, “If we end up striking this company, then everything’s on the table as far as what we’ll do for our members.”